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attack and capture of Ali Musjid and the engagement at Futtebabad ; afterwards as Deputy Assistant Quarter
Master General, and was present in the engagement at Charasiah on the 6th October 1879, in the operations around
Cabul in December 1879, including the investment nf Sherpore, and in the engagement at Shekabad; accompanied
Sir Frederick Roberts in the march to Candahar, and was present at the battle of Candahar (frequently mentioned
in despatches, Brevets of Major and Lt. Colonel, Medal with four Clasps, and Bronze Decoration).
5 Colonel Synge-Hutchinson served in the South African war in r8gg-rgo2, and was present at the relief of
Ladysmith, including the operations of 5th to 7th Feb. rgoo and action at Vaal Krantz. Took part in the operations on
Tugela Heights, '.4th to 27th Feb., and the action at Pieter's Hill; operations in the Orange Free State from Feb. to
May 1900, including engagements at Houtnek (Thoba Mountain) and Zand River ; and in the Transvaal in May and
June 1900, including actions near Johannesburg, Pretoria, and Diamond Hill, nth and T2th June. Also took part
in the operations in the Transvaal, east of Pretoria, from July to 29th November, including actions at Belfast, 26th
and 27th August. In command of 14th Hussars from 20th Nov. 1900 to 5th June 1901. Took part in operations in
Transvaal 30th Nov. 1900 to April 1901 ; in Orange River Colony Feb. to April 1902 ; and on the Zululand Frontier
of Natal in Sept. and Oct. 1901 (mentioned in despatches, Brevet of Lt. Colonel, and UK, Medal with seven Clasps,
King's Medal with two Clasps). Was awarded the Victoria Cross for the following act- — "On the 13th October,
1900, at Geluk, when the enemy were within 400 yards, and bringing a heavy fire to bear, Major Brown (since adop-
ted surname Synge-Hutchir.son), seeing that Sergeant Hersey's horse was shot, stopped behind the last squadron as
it was retiring, and helped Sergeant Hersey to mount behind him, carrying him for about three-quarters of a mile to
a place of safety: He did this under a heavy fire. Major Brown afterwards enabled Lieut. Browne, 14th Hussars, to
mount, by holding his horse, which was very restive under the heavy fire. Lieutenant Browne could not otherwise
have mounted. Subsequently Major Brown carried Lance Corporal Trumpeter Leigh out of action."
6 Major Tickell served in the operations in Uganda in 1898, and took part in several engagements (mentioned in
despatches, DSO., and Medal with Clasp). Served in the South African war in 1899-1900 as Special Service Officer
(mentioned in despatches).
1 J Major Tottenham served in the South African war in 1899-1902, and was present at the relief of Ladysmith,
including operations of 5th to 7th Feb. rgoo, and action at Vaal Krantz ; the operations on Tugela Heights, 14th
to 27th Feb. 1900, and engagement at Pieter's Hill ; and the operations in the Orange Free State from Feb. to May
1900, including actions at Houtnek (Thoba Mountain) and Zand River. Also took part in the operations in the
Transvaal in May and June 1900, including engagements near Johannesburg, Pretoria, and Diamond Hill, nth and
12th June ; and in the Transvaal, east of Pretoria, from July to 29th November 1900, including action at Belfast,
26th and 27th August; operations in the Transvaal 30th Nov. 1900 to June 1901 ; in Orange River Colony Feb. to
31st May 1902 ; and on the Zululand Frontier of Natal in Sept. and Oct. rgoi (mentioned in despatches, DSO., Medal
with seven Clasps, King's Medal with two Clasps).
16 Major Lawrence served in the operations in the Niger Territories in 1898, including the Benin Hinterland
and Siama Expeditions (mentioned in despatches, DSO., and Medal with Clasp). Served in the South African war
in i899-r9or, and was present at the relief of Ladysmith, including operations of 5th to 7th Feb. 1900, and action at
Vaal Krantz ; the operations on Tugela Heights, 14th to 27th Feb. 1900, and action at Pieter's Hill ; the operations
in the Orange Free State from Feb. to May r900, including actions at Houtnek (Thoba Mountain) and Zand River ;
the operations in the Transvaal in May and June 1900, including engagements near Johannesburg, Pretoria, and
Diamond Hill, nth and 12th June; and the operations in the Transvaal, east of Pretoria, from July to November
1900, including actions at Belfast, 26th and 27th August. Served as Adjutant of the 14th Hussarsduring 1900, and
from 1st Jan. to 14th Aug. rgoi. Took part in operations in the Transvaal 30th Nov. 1900 to April 1901 and Aug. to
Dec. 1901 (twice mentioned in despatches, Brevet of Major, Medal with seven Clasps).
1' Captain Tilney served in the South African war in 1900-01, and was present at the relief of Ladysmith ; took
part in the operat ons on Tugela Heights, 14th to 27th Feb. rgoo, and the action at Pieter's Hill ; the operations
in the Orange Free State from Feb. to May 1900, including engagements at Houtnek (Thoba Mountain) and Zand
River ; the operations in the Transvaal in May and June 1900, including actions near Johannesburg, Pretoria, and
Diamond Hill, nth and 12th June; in the Transvaal, east of Pretoria, from July to 29th November 1900,
including action at Belfast, 26th and 27th August ; in the Transvaal 30th Nov. 1900 to April 1901 ; in Orange River
Colony Feb. to 31st May 1902 ; and on the Zululand Frontier of Natal in Sept. 1901 (Medal with seven Clasps, King's
Medal with two Clasps).
18 Captain Hill-Whitson served in the South African war in r88g-r900, and was present at the relief of Ladysmith,
including the operations of 5th to 7th Feb. rgoo, and action at Vaal Krantz ; the operations on Tugela Heights, 14th
to 27th Feb. 1900, and action at Pieter's Hill ; the operations in the Orange Free State from Feb to May 1900,
including engagements at Houtnek (Thoba Mountain) and Zand River ; the operations in the Transvaal in May and
June rgoo, including actions near Johannesburg, Pretoria, and Diamond Hill, nth and r2th June; and in the
Transvaal, east of Pretoria, from July to 2gth Nov. rgoo, including engagement at Belfast, 26th and 27th August
(twice mentioned in despatches, Medal with seven Clasps).
20 Captain Jameson served in theSouth African war in igoo-or, and was present at the relief of Ladysmith, including
operations of 5th to 7th Feb. rgoo, and action at Vaal Krantz; the operations on Tugela Heights, r4th to 27th
Feb. rgoo, and action at Pieter's Hill. Also took part in the operations in the Orange Free State from Feb. to
May rgoo, including actions at Houtnek (Thoba Mountain) and Zand River; in the Transvaal in May and June
1900, including engagements near Johannesburg, Pretoria, and Diamond Hill, irth and 12th June; in the
Transvaal, east of Pretoria, from July to 29th Nov. 1900, including actions at Belfast, 26th and 27th Aug. ; operations
in the Transvaal 30th Nov. 1900 to April 1901 ; and on the Zululand Frontier of Natal in Sept. 1901 (mentioned in
despatches, Medal with seven C'asps, King's Medal with two Clasps).
22 Captain Campbell served in the South African war in r8gg-igo2, and was present at the relief of Ladysmith,
including operations of 5th to 7th Feb. rgoo, and action at Vaal Krantz; the operations on Tugela Heights, T4th to
27th Feb. 1900, and action at Pieter's Hill ; the operations in the Orange Free State from Feb. to May rgoo, including
engagements at Houtnek (Thoba Mountain) and Zand River ; the operations in the Transvaal in May and June rgoo,
including actions near Johannesburg, Pretoria, and Diamond Hill, nth and r2th June; and in the Transvaal,
east of Pretoria, from July to 29th Nov. rgoo, including actions at Belfast, 26th and 27th Aug. Served as Adjutant
of the 14th Hussars from 14th Aug. to 31st Dec. 1901. Took part in operations in the Transvaal 30th Nov. 1900
to June 1901 ; in Orange River Colony Feb. to 31st May 1002 ; and on the Zululand Frontier of Natal in Sept. 1901
(mentioned in despatches, DSO., Medal with five Clasps, King's Medal with two Clasps).
24 Capt. Walker served in the South African war in r89g-rgor as Assistant Press Censor at Cape Town: He also
took part in the relief of Kimberley ; and in the operations in the Orange Free State from Feb. to May T900, including
engagements at Paardeberg, r7th to 26th Feb. ; the actions at Poplar Grove, Driefontein, Houtnek (Thoba Mountain),
and Zand River; and in the Transvaal in May and June igoo, including engagements near Johannesburg, Pre-
toria, and Diamond Hill, rrth and r2th June; and operations in Orange River Colony Feb. to 3tst May 1902 (Medal
with five Clasps, King's Medal with two Clasps).
25 Capt. Browne served in the South African war in 1900-or, and took part in the relief of Ladysmith, including
operations of 5th to 7th Feb. rgoo, and action at Vaal Krantz; the operations on Tugela Heights, r4th to 27th
Feb. rgoo, and action at Pieter's Hill; the operations in the Orange Free State from Feb. to May 1900, including
engagements at Houtnek (Thoba Mountain) and Zand River ; the operations in the Transvaal in May and June 1900,
including actions near Johannesburg, Pretoria, and Diamond Hill, rrth and r2th June ; and in the Transvaal, east
of Pretoria, from July to 29th Nov. 1900, including the engagement at Belfast, 26th and 27th Aug. ; operations in
Transvaal 30th Nov. 1900 to June 1901 ; and in Orange River Colony Feb. to 31st May igo2 (Medal with seven Clasps,
King's Medal with two Clasps).
29 Capt. Champion served in the South African war in i89g-rgor, and took part in the operations in the Orange
Free State from Feb. to May 1900, including engagements at Houtnek (Thoba Mountain) and Zand River ; and in,
the Transvaal July to Aug. r90i (Medal with two Clasps).